Apparently kids were THE fashion accessory at many New York Fashion Week shows.    Maybe designers have run out of inspiration?  Maybe it’s because people are following the blog of a 13 year old? Maybe people brought their kids because they were off from school for winter break?  Whatever the reason, I asked myself if I would bring my child to a few fashion shows?

As with most things, there’s a lot to consider.  The time of day, the designer in question, the type of fashion clothes being shown, would my daughter enjoy it and would it bother other people?  I asked myself why I was even considering bringing my daughter to some shows.  What am I trying to accomplish?  First of all, I would only consider taking my youngest daughter to see some fashion shows.  She loves fashion.  She is learning to sew.   She loves the creative process and might enjoy the experience of seeing a few fashion shows in person.  Of course, the fashion shows couldn’t interfere with school, they would have to be during the day and I would have to feel comfortable with her being able to handle the noise and the crowds.  So just as I was thinking that I might consider taking my daughter to a fashion show another thought popped into my head.

If she experiences Fashion Week when she is 7 years old, what can she aspire to at 13?  At 20?  At 35?  And that to me is what it all boils down to.  I think I would rather talk about the fashion shows, share pictures with my daughter and take her once she turns 20.  It’s nice to have something to dream about, plan and look forward to.   What do you think?  Would you take your daughter to Fashion Week?  At what age?  Post a comment and let us know your thoughts.

contributed by Chief Princess Mom, someone who loves girls special occasion dresses

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